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    Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Published: May 11, 2016 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 24 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs - mouth-watering chicken thighs roasted with garlic and lemons. Ridiculously easy to make and pure comfort food. This is an inexpensive dinner, perfect for a busy weeknight or a weekend! 

    Roasted chicken is so easy to make! Our favorites include my Skillet Garlic Herb Chicken and Potatoes and the famous French Onion Roasted Chicken.

    Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs in cast iron skillet.

    If there is one recipe that I fondly remember from my childhood, it's my mom's roasted chicken. She would only make it on Sundays and the fragrance of the dish is still pure comfort to me. Now I make roasted chicken for my family and they love it! My Hubby always smiles when he sees me pull out chicken thighs out of the fridge. He knows dinner will be good that day. This new version features lemon and garlic combo, so perfect for Spring and Summer. The caramelized lemon slices on top add so much flavor. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weekends.

    Ingredients:

    • chicken thighs
    • salt and pepper
    • dried oregano
    • olive oil
    • butter
    • red onion
    • garlic
    • whole lemon
    • soy sauce
    • lemon juice

    Four roasted chicken thighs in pan.

    How to make Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken:

    • Trim overlapping skin and excess fat from chicken thighs, cut enough lemon slices to place one on each thigh (keep the lemon ends to squeeze the juice out right into the pan).  I used 4 large thighs that I seasoned with salt, pepper and dried oregano.

    Raw chicken thighs and fresh lemon slices.

    • Place thighs skin side down onto the hot pan and cook for about 4 minutes. Flip over and cook another 5 minutes.
    • Add garlic, onion rings and lemon slices over the chicken, pour the lemon juice and soy sauce into the pan and place your skillet in the oven.
    • What comes out of the oven after 25 minutes, makes me swoon! Juicy, tender, fall of the bone chicken with so much flavor!

    Chicken thighs with lemon slices arranged in pan.

    More chicken recipes:

    • Creamy Mushroom Garlic Chicken
    • Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken
    • Crispy Coconut Chicken
    • Honey Mustard Chicken
    • Lemon Pepper Chicken
    • Chicken Paprikash

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Lemon garlic roasted chicken thighs in cast iron skillet.

    Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs

    Author: Anna
    Perfectly roasted bone-in chicken thighs with lemon and garlic. So delicious and perfect, even on busy weeknights. 
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 429 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • 1/2 red onion sliced into rings, separated
    • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
    • 1 whole lemon
    • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • In a large skillet (mine is 11" cast iron), heat up olive oil and butter over medium heat.
    • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and oregano.
    • Place chicken skin-side down in pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
    • Flip chicken over, cook for 5 more minutes.
    • Add garlic, soy sauce and lemon juice to pan.
    • Place onion rings and lemon slices over chicken.
    • Place skillet in oven. Roast for 25 minutes OR until the internal temperature of each thigh is 165 to 175 degrees F. Spoon the pan juices over chicken half way through roasting.
    • Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle pan sauce over chicken and serve.

    Notes

    I used 4 large thighs (see photos), you can use 5 smaller chicken thighs for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    1. M says

      January 11, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Love!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        January 12, 2019 at 1:06 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. char says

      April 17, 2017 at 8:53 pm

      5 stars
      this is wonderful! next time i make it i am going to add more onions. they were so good, i think i will make it again tomorrow. its that good people.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        April 18, 2017 at 11:27 pm

        Hi Char! Yay! I am so happy to know you enjoyed this dish! It is one of my favorite and just like you, I love adding more onions. If you like this recipe, you may also enjoy my French Onion Roasted Chicken, recipe here: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/french-onion-roasted-chicken-recipe/ Thank you for trying my recipe! Have a beautiful week! -Anna

        Reply
    3. Dani says

      November 15, 2016 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful! Other than the cooking time, do you think I could pull this off with boneless, skinless chicken thighs?

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 15, 2016 at 12:03 pm

        Hi Dani! I am so happy to know you want to make this recipe! Yes, it will definitely work with boneless skinless chicken thighs and even breasts. I'd love it if you let me know how you like it! It is one of our favorite dinners! 😀 Have a beautiful day! -Anna

        Reply
    4. Cindy says

      July 26, 2016 at 6:53 pm

      Your recipe looks amazing! Could I use chicken breasts instead? And would I need to change anything ? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 26, 2016 at 10:31 pm

        Hi Cindy! Thank you so much! It's a family favorite and we love it. 😀 Yes, you can definitely use chicken breasts, they will be done quicker so check them with a meat thermometer. Please, let me know how you like it! 😀 Have a beautiful day! -Anna

        Reply
    5. carrie says

      May 12, 2016 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Now this is my kind of chicken dish! Easy, simple, yet flavorful. 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 14, 2016 at 11:45 am

        The best! Thanks, Carrie!

        Reply
    6. Miryam says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Oh boy does this look awesome. Lemon goes great with chicken. This should be a staple in my house it looks so good!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 11:09 pm

        I've been making it every week! So good!

        Reply
    7. Erin says

      May 12, 2016 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      And I'm excited you finally shared it with us! It looks so delicious. And I love how easy it is!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 10:42 pm

        Yay! Thanks, Erin!

        Reply
    8. Sabrina says

      May 12, 2016 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      You can't go wrong with garlic! Garlic & chicken is an amazing combination!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 10:54 pm

        It's my favorite! Never fails! Thanks, Sabrina!

        Reply
    9. Cathy says

      May 11, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken looks incredibly flavorful! I love chicken but get in a rut.....can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 10:59 pm

        Yay! I hope you will get a chance to try it soon! Thanks, Cathy! 😀

        Reply
    10. Jessica says

      May 11, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds SO good!!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 11:01 pm

        Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply
    11. Medha says

      May 11, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Lots of lemon and garlic make EVERYTHING better 🙂 Delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 11:04 pm

        Right? Thanks, Medha! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Krista says

      May 11, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      What am I having for dinner? Ummm Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken is what!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 21, 2016 at 11:07 pm

        Woot woot! 😀 Thanks, Krista!

        Reply

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